⚡How To Winterize Your Harley Davidson Touring Motorcycle⚡

[@babikerbiker2327]

Hey Steven, a fellow Illinois resident here, another tip I learned to keep the mice away is to buy cheap and as smelly dryer sheets as possible and scatter them all around the walls of the garage or wherever you store your scoot and also stuff them all over your bike, mice stay the hell away and it makes it smell better in the garage !!! Lol Happy riding !! Until spring !!

[@sikbaggers]

Hey man great tips! Id rather smell that than moth balls I think someone suggested ...my shop could use some "smell good" for sure haha! We have a mouse cat so I never worry about it but man I have seen them do some damage! Pretty much done with winter already...snow in November? gonna be a long one man

[@MrMike-qn4xn]

I have a friend who owns literally hundreds of classic cars, and he swears by the dryer sheet method. He has them all over his garage and vehicles all winter. It works 😊

[@dougm7737]

1st time Harley/bagger owner. Great info! Thanks for posting this!!

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for checking it out doug. Make sure to check out the channel...lots of good info for first time bagger owners. Any questions just let me know man...always here

[@richardedwin5980]

I feel for you fellas that have to go through all that during the winter. Down here in the Deep South it’s riding weather 24/7/365 unless there’s a freak ice storm. But that’s a once in 20yrs occurrence. As a matter of fact it was 80° yesterday and we had the a/c on. You boys just hang tight. You’ll be able to bust out the scoots in another month or two...*giggle*. Great video by the way.

[@sikbaggers]

thank you and yes..it sucks lol

[@MrMike-qn4xn]

I live in New Hampshire😢 I'm jealous😂

[@newmexrob99]

Thanks brother, blocking up the openings is a good tip. I don't personally get my bike off the floor, but hey if it feels right do it.

[@TradingVibrations]

Glad to find ya - thanks for the vid!!

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks for watching!

[@majortunesmusic9622]

YES SIR! Great video, I will be recommending your video to all my biker guys.

[@sikbaggers]

Awesome, thank you! Much appreciated!

[@flamenco1]

Great information to help preserve and protect our investment our love to ride.

[@sikbaggers]

thank you! Glad to help and thank you for checking it out!

[@Jesusandgodisking1117]

Very helpful brother. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for being so thorough.

[@sikbaggers]

Glad to help, sir!

[@gaknskk]

Awesome tips. I put my bike in my walk in basement for winter . In the spring I get it out as early as possible during our wettest time of year so I put a scrap piece of carpet underneath the whole bike just because concrete floors absorb moisture from the ground ,In my head I think it helps a bit but who knows. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the informative video. Peace out from Ohio.

[@sikbaggers]

Yes indeed and it certainly cannot hurt anything....I got to ride in one of your rain storms last year after leaving ohio bike week lol that was a very wet ride over to Port Clinton where we stayed.

[@kevinthompson3776]

Is that new RG project?! Can. Not. Wait. Great video. Thanks for the info. Keep em coming!

[@sikbaggers]

Hey Kevin.....it is! Thats the 15 Amber Whiskey RG...bone stock outside of the exhaust aaaaaand im pretty sure i'm changing that as well...I have a plan on this one...there will for sure be some more videos..Just trying to figure out a budget right now. I did pre maturely order some front and rear floorboards last night...oops lol

[@scott2228]

Interesting approach to do the 3 point oil before the winter. Another source said “beginning of spring.” 🤷‍♂️ looking like I’ll be searching for a tiebreaker. Lol Love the videos. Thanks.

[@sikbaggers]

lots of people do it different ...my approach is used oil has moisture and other contaminates in it and I dont want that sitting in my bike all winter. Another reason is you can check your drain plugs for loose shavings...if you have an excess amount and you think something may be internally wrong you have all winter to fix it. it would suck to be down at the start of the riding season.

[@steveg5538]

New to your channel and loving it. Great info. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Steve..much appreciated!

[@flhrcanuck0927]

I live in Ontario, Canada and have been storing my Road King in my unheated garage for 10 years. I have found spraying the chrome with wd-40 (wd stands for Water Displacement) prevents any pitting from starting as it is cold and damp in garage. Of course it is washed, waxed, fresh oil in all 3 holes and battery tender plugged in. Never had any issues come spring. Wanted to pass on the wd-40 tip and thank Steven for all the great vids. Cheers.

[@sikbaggers]

Great tip! I actually do this to my truck wheels ..it helps but I do drive the truck in the winter so it pitted on me a little ...salt sucks lol thanks for the tip brother!

[@scottwilloughby3840]

Thanks some great tips

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks Scott!

[@michaelwynn6969]

I change all fluids put stabilizer in gas and fill the tank. Then clean the bike and put a battery tender on it.

[@BrewCityRider]

Best winterizing video I've seen...great tips.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Sir...and thanks for checking it out! be safe!

[@dang2473]

Thanks Steve, I'm inspired to get out in the garage and get it done this weekend! Love your channel...

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Dan...and thanks for checking it out! Nothing like a fresh bike when that weather breaks!

[@ironsteed5766]

Yup..i have performed all these steps every winter and so far no problems. I have a big insulated shed that i can heat If needed. It never really hits below freezing so i have never removed the battery, just keep plugged into tender. Good tips.

[@sikbaggers]

Awesome man...thanks for checking out the video. I wish I lived where it doesnt freeze lol...man..done with winter already

[@davidhelton9007]

Great information I can truly use.

[@sikbaggers]

Hay Dave! Glad it was helpful buddy!

[@shawnmacdonald4932]

Great video man, thank you

[@sikbaggers]

youre very welcome and thank you for checking them out..glad they are helping!

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another very helpful video 👍🏻

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks Charlie!!

[@travisgray3331]

Thanks again…great info

[@sikbaggers]

Any time! Any questions please let us know and thanks for checking out the videos!

[@benpadilla157]

Great tips thanks for the info I appreciate it I am in your neck of the woods this evening I am in olney il but I will winterize my street glide when I get home Sunday thanks again

[@sikbaggers]

Hey Ben! Thanks for checking it out man...the snow is just about melted off here...one more sunny day and I think itll be gone...sure made an early appearance though ...didnt expect this stuff til at least January

[@benpadilla157]

@@sikbaggers I know we got it on monday on my way home from work ice the wind then the snow yup it got here early hope all is well take care an god bless brother great video

[@benpadilla157]

Have you ever done a detachable back rest install ordered me today dont really know what In store until I get figured I would ask thanks

[@sikbaggers]

@@benpadilla157 I dont have one on the detach backrest but I don on the tour pack...and its the same thing only you use the tops of your forks and the first 2 points on the docking hardware where as on the tour pack you use the 4 points on the docking hardware. If you have any issues man just hit me up and ill walk you through it...super easy. If you got new docking hardware and it comes in a bag and you need to put it together I do have a video on that. Walks you through building it and the proper way it goes on the bike

[@benpadilla157]

@@sikbaggers thanks brother I appreciate your response well I hate to say but my wife order me the chopped tour pak from Amazon the one for 299an change didn't get to tell her about the advanblack one but we will see how it turns out again thanks steven

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

love it!!! Awesome tips, you .....my friend, are a professional!! I have a 2005 15 anniv fatboy. new s&s pressed crank,fueling cam plate and hf oil pump,all new bearings in cam chest,.Andrews 37 G gear drive cams. no work to original 95" pistons/heads, just new rings. also new Bikers choice compensator, clutch assembly ,new hp 1.4kw starter,new HD 500 cca battery. starts right up now, had bad kickbacks before, have not got it tuned yet,btw, have a pc 3,on it! thats prob why? well, all said, im in NY,long island, and its 10deg. like an idiot( before watching your video) i started my bike up, for about 15 min, just realized my oil cap was left open, but on the bike. shut off bike, checked oil, was a TAN NASTY MILKY WHITE! real scared mo.please help!!! How much damage did i do???? it sounded like it was running on 1 cylinder,till it warmed up. i Immediatley drain oil and filter. but I know all didnt exit,even after letting it sit over night, with drain plug out,in 7deg weather!!!! im going to put in 10w-40 and a new fram oil filter from autozone, tommorow . please direct me further, ty so much in advance, my brother!!!!

[@sikbaggers]

well with the cap off the oil can vacate the crankcase causing some issues depending on how long it was ran...milky white oil though? I dont know about that...Id let that thing drain some more and try to put some heat by it...7 degrees is really cold and it's super thick. I would put some cheap oil in it and a cheap filter,..run it for a bit and change it again...I say cheap because you are just going to basically flush the engine to get that milky white out.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

@@sikbaggers Hi...ty so much for the response, brother, been working mad, no time for anything!! yes, i did what you said, i put in 2 qrts of 10w-40 and 1/2 of qrt of 20w-50 and a k&n filter. started right up, but still a little milky, but settle after 5 hrs, after COLD start up( 20deg) to normal nice tan oil. my problem mainly is the sumping, it sumped down about 2 qts in 4 days.....i have 1/2 oil reading on the stick!! is it nomal, with a new S&S crankshaft,with a pressed pin, fueling camchest and hf oil pump, that it sumps so fast. ??? it did not sump at all, before the bottom end rebuild?? please help, ty in advance for your help,my man!! If its normal...ill deal with it...if not...im in trouble!!eh. ps....i hope to god its not the o-ing for the suction side of oil pump. my Indy checked it, when it was first sumping, and siad it was good, but all he did was check oil pressure( which was good) i dont see any traces of him going back into camchest....i could be wrong,idk. just puzzled,ty agian.

[@lelap2239]

great video as always, thanks for all the tips

[@sikbaggers]

Glad to help! thanks for checking it out!

[@TheRooster1122]

Great tips Steve... Have a good one man....

[@sikbaggers]

Thanks brother! And thanks for checking it out. Much appreciated

[@MrWillis5719]

Thanks Brother

[@sikbaggers]

Any time

[@rockinjohnny1199]

WOW! soooo informative. Great content Steve

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Johnny!! Have a great Christmas!

[@wulfclaw4921]

Great wintrr time guidance ! Thanks, Wulfy

[@johnnyceeuontheroad.2389]

Who has winter, I live in Southern California, we ride all year long, we do have to get it all dolled up for Christmas parades.. 😁

[@sikbaggers]

hahha Nice man!! Making me jealous! We have a good solid 5 to 6 months here...suuuucks!

[@slickrick4202]

I’m jealous too!! Live in Michigan & we just got 10” Of snow I only wish one day soon I will be able to ride year round Thank you Steve you the man!!

[@johnnyceeuontheroad.2389]

@@sikbaggers Hey homie, remember I still gotta deal with traffic, pot holes, and smog, winter sounds good doesn't it... Lol, thanks for videos homie.. good stuff...👍

[@EazyE11]

🖕🏾 from Ohio.

[@sikbaggers]

@@slickrick4202 aah man we got less than an inch here in southern illinois but man it was cold...still is! Someday man...ill be outa here headed south!

[@moldmaker1]

Thanks Steve, I live in Colorado and ride all year long. I ride to work and whenever I can. I have a 20 mile ride to work, and the morning temps are usually in the low 20’s but the afternoons are in the 45-60 degree range. And I do put it on a tender every night also. Am I harming the bike by riding all year long. If it’s not snowing I’m on it.

[@sikbaggers]

no way brother..not harming it at all...just keep some premium non ethanol fuel in there, its a more expensive but you wont have to run sta-bil in it. Dont forget to clean under your bags and side panels when you can. Salt gets slung up in there and that stuff is brutal on your parts. Even after the salt is gone and you get those first couple of rain days...it will all come right back up again off the roads. Other than that man youre good! Enjoy it and be safe!

[@dastirr76]

Great content!

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you! Thanks for checking it out!! Be safe

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Great 411! Thanks..👍🏻

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you and thanks for checking it out! Be safe!

[@shawnellsworth7623]

This year I installed a solar powered with a regulator to my battery to keep it charged My shed is unheated Condensation is my only concern My cover was supposed to be breathable But I removed it I cleaned it before I covered it But weather conditions changed so fast I couldn’t get temperatures to wax before hand Any suggestions be appreciated

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

local #3 ?..lol

[@philmanno6187]

thank you,

[@sikbaggers]

You're welcome

[@ranchocopper]

Great video Just bought a Street Glide and this really helps. Also makes me 😭😭😭😭 to put him away.

[@sikbaggers]

yes its something most of us have to deal with every year. BUT its a great time to do your upgrades if you have any big ones...so your not down during riding season.

[@chadwicoff6378]

I read a few folks suggested changing fluids AFTER winter. As the moisture you get heating garage once in a while will get in the fluids. What's your take on that ?

[@sikbaggers]

Hey chad sorry I just seen this comment man it got buried...If you are keeping it in a non climate controlled building or area then yes this is completely acceptable. If its climate controlled then you can do the oil change whenever you want during your down time. This is just to give the users a reference as to what needs done. Mine is climate controlled so I like to knock everything out at once.

[@jeffdrope]

What are your thoughts about spraying fogging oil down the cylinders for winter storage?

[@sikbaggers]

I dont do it and dont thin its necessary..friend of mine did it and all it did was take us longer to get his bike running in the spring. I've owned and stored bikes for 35 years and never fogged one cylinder. Modern automotive lubricants contain enough corrosion inhibitors to protect from corrosion for a single season.

[@mahlercdo3]

Question is it okay to wax the crome pipes also

[@sikbaggers]

Absolutely....Man I wax everything! Paint, chrome, plastics...it will seal in the shine and also help protect the chrome from harsh chemicals used on the road in the winter...salts and salt sprays....dont leave that junk setting for too long on your ride....its brutal!

[@fishaman1968shadow]

Great video and informative. Mark ,,, London England

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you Mark!

[@fishaman1968shadow]

@@sikbaggers I have a question if that's ok,might be a good video for you on down time. My fatty was a import from the USA and I Know they do a 32 point check my question is would you no what that covers?. I'm going to check the cam tention shoes soon because I have 33'000 on the clock and don't no if they would have been checked. Thanks buddy for your videos 👍

[@victorjohnson9672]

What do you think about if you do get a chance to ride your bike once or twice a week during the winter. I alway rent a shed for about three months and the winter part is about over. They don’t have power in those sheds. Next year I’m buying my own shed and it will have power. Would it be okay to use the stabilizer and still drive the bike.

[@sikbaggers]

Absolutely you can ...ride the heck out of it when you can...the stabilizer just helps keep it from separating...its all good buddy just make sure you top it back off when your done.

[@victorjohnson9672]

Thanks

[@jackcollins6073]

What do you recommend for the denim black paint as far as waxing it?

[@sikbaggers]

for everyday use, rat wax - www.amazon.com/Matte-Finish-Detailer-Cleaner-Protection/dp/B00DF75KQO or for the professional install I would use Dr. Beasley's.... clean-garage.com/dr-beasleys-matte-paint-prescription-complete-matte-satin-care-kit/

[@jackcollins6073]

@@sikbaggers thanks Steve, I appreciate it.

[@samsciglitano5700]

What do you do if you ride all winter long

[@sikbaggers]

run premium gas(if youre not already) Protect the paint, remove the salt when it gets on your chrome and paint...and most important...ENJOY! Stay Warm Sam! Be safe.

[@samsciglitano5700]

@@sikbaggers Thanks Steve

[@nickgarrett7855]

What tourpak and bracket is on the grey street glide. Razor? I've got a 12 limited and mine doesn't sit as low as yours. I like the tourpak low as possible.

[@sikbaggers]

Yes its the razor and a standard tour pack bracket...its a little misleading with the bike sitting on air with a one inch drop too....make it really look low when its aired out.

[@nickgarrett7855]

@@sikbaggers Those bike are beautiful. And the videos are awesome. Keep them coming.

[@sikbaggers]

@@nickgarrett7855 Thank you Nick!

[@tbpc1]

Off topic, I have a 2011 with the electric throttle control. Is there any way possible that I can convert my bike to a throttle cable?

[@sikbaggers]

I really doubt it as the electric throttle has sensors that relay signals to the throttle control actuator and it all goes through the ecm of the bike. I can imagine someone out there has tried it but I can also imagine that it would take some work to get it done and quite a bit of new parts. Any reason you want to switch back to the cable?

[@tbpc1]

I want to switch back to the cable caz that's just one more electrical problem to go wrong. I knew a guy who's electrical throttle stuck wide open once and it killed him. Couldn't I just switch the ecm to the 07 ecm that is still a throttle cable? Yes it's a 96 cu in motor, but its big bore kit is the 103 cu in

[@randybard224]

First what about flushing your brake fluid Secound I have a full time rodent employee ( CAT ) Third I use old bed sheets in my shop they work perfect

[@sikbaggers]

Sounds like you have a great winter plan Randy! I only flush my fluids every 2 to 3 years to be honest

[@joestallbaum1593]

Love your videos and most of the time I agree with you BUT, don’t use stabil, it’s junk! Do some research on these products and you’ll see they do more harm than good, the best way to winterize your fuel is to run it out and replace it with non-ethanol gas. There is no product currently made that will stop “phase separation” (the ethanol separating from the gas) the only way is to use rec-gas. I’ve seen many an outboard motor destroyed because people believe treating the gas is the way to go. Fortnine actually has a great video on this. Hope this helps someone avoid trouble. Thanks P.S. I’m a recovering bikeaholic🤣

[@sikbaggers]

Hey joe,....yeah agreed on adding fuel stabilizers if you are doing cold storage...I add it but my garage is heated and have been using it for years with no issues but thats not saying it cant happen...never used any of the other stuff he mentions in his video other than stabil.

[@wooddawg4868]

Won’t even be an issue when I move south.

[@sikbaggers]

I wish I could Frank! Someday!

[@jeffwalker1322]

Winterize hell. I’ve ridden at -11. If there isn’t ice on the road, I’m riding

[@sikbaggers]

👌

[@12gsxer]

Great video , just come across your channel , I have a street glide so very much looking forward to more videos from you thanks 👍👍👍

[@sikbaggers]

Hey Dave! Glad you found us...we have a ton on there now but were still making more. Thanks for checking us out! Be safe!

[@docholiday1034]

Ad fuel. Ride it when no ice.....55 years never winterized a bagger or any bike. 😂. Should be adding fuel stabilizer all thevtime unless u are running 2-3 tanks a week. Fuel is going bad after 2-3 weeks.

[@sikbaggers]

Thats awesome you can ride year round. Sure you can run stabilizer all year round in your bike if your bike is sitting for more than 2 to 3 weeks at a time. this is a great application for classic cars (sunday drivers) baots, seasonal toys...good tip!

[@williamkennedy8768]

Can’t afford a Harley I ride a victory

[@kill1071]

Thank you

[@sikbaggers]

You're welcome

[@victorjohnson9672]

Great Video 👍🏿

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you sir!